Genia a similar thing happened to me. We were having a house built and it wasn't finished on time (that's a whole other story!) Anyway, the builder put us up in an apartment which he also built and operated until the house was completed. We had our two toy poodles at the time. Pets were not allowed so my mom took them both for about two months (she lives about an hour away). It was soooo strange to be without them but I knew we would be getting them back after that and she loved them and they loved her too. At least you will have Jeffrey back when your yard is finished and I'm sure your mom will have some funny tales to tell....and I agree, he'll probably be sleeping in the big bed in no time!